Military Aircraft

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 February 2021

Wednesday, 24 February 2021

Ceisteanna (364)

John Brady

Ceist:

364. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the assurances that were received by the authorities here from the US military that there would be no recurrence of the breaches of Covid-19 overseas travel regulations committed by US military personnel at Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10202/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Foreign Affairs

The US authorities have recommitted to full compliance in respect of future landings. They have given assurances, orally and in writing, that they are coordinating across their system to ensure that they follow all health regulations and that an incident of this nature does not happen again.